Matt Garza has been at the center of numerous trade rumors. (AP Photo)

Chicago Cubs beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer points out that the Baltimore Orioles have continued to scout the Cubs even after they landed starting pitcher Scott Feldman in a trade earlier this month, and because of this, speculation from an “industry source” believes Baltimore could be a “sleeper team” to land Garza.

The Orioles opened the week 3½ games behind the Red Sox in the American League East, and in possession of the second wild-card spot. Baltimore starters rank 12th in the AL with a 4.67 ERA, which is why the Orioles would be interested in Garza, who has a 3.17 ERA in 11 starts for Chicago this year.

The article also notes that the Pirates are a possible destination for Garza, and that interest there ramped up after G.M. Neal Huntington told reporters that he had the ability to add a bit to the team’s payroll.

Garza is scheduled to make his next start for the Cubs on Monday against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix.